April 3, "Spotlight on Design," Washington DC
6:30-8PM, National Building Museum, Lecture by landscape architect James Corner, who has reinvigorated the role of contemporary design. (202) 272-2448
April 7, 75th Anniversary Celebration, Theodore, AL
10AM-3PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home (251) 973-2217
April 7 Garden Tours, Vero Beach, FL
Garden Conservancy Open Days Tours
April 10 "Nature in the City," NY, NY
6:30PM Lecture, NY Historical Society, Landscape architect Carol Franklin explains how park systems protect cities & neighborhoods from urban sprawl. Sponsor: NY Botanical Garden (718) 817-8747
April 11 "Framing A Capital City," Washington DC
9AM - 6PM, National Building Museum, Symposium, Experts discuss the landscape and use of public space in DC (202) 272-2448
April 12 "Buildings Wrapped Around Gardens," La Canada Flintridge, CA
7-9 PM Lecture, Van de Kamp Hall, Descanso Gardens, Architect Frederick Fisher Fisher speaks about the importance of enclosed gardens (818) 949-4200
April 12 Plant Exploration in Ecuador, Los Angeles, CA
7:30 PM, Friendship Auditorium, Lecture by Dylan Hannon, Curator of Conservatory & Tropical Collections at The Huntington. (818) 567-1496.
April 13 Green Roofs in New York City, Bronx, NY
10AM-3:30 PM, NY Botanical Garden, Symposium, Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall. (718) 817-8747
April 14 Garden Tours, Westchester County, NY
Garden Conservancy Open Days Tours
April 20 "Gardening in a Changing Climate," Bronx, NY
9:30-11:30 AM, NY Botanical Garden, Symposium Arthus & Janet Ross Lecture Hall
Experts from Cornell, the Arnold Arboretum & Univ. of New Hampshire discuss how the changing climate is affecting gardens, farms & landscapes. (718) 817-8747
April 20-22 Garden Tours, Bucks Cty PA; Edenton NC; San Diego CA; Fairfield Cty CT
Garden Conservancy Open Days Tours.
April 21-22 Plant Sale, Alexandria, VA
American Horticultural Society, River Farm (703) 768-5700
April 21-22 Flower & Garden Expo, St. Augustine, FL
Epic Community Services, (904) 829-3295
April 21-28 Historic Garden Week , Virginia
Open garden tours, various locations
April 21-29, 18th Annual Flower Show, Cincinnati, OH
9AM-7PM Cincinnati Horticultural Society (513) 872-5194
April 26-27 "After Dark in the Garden," Alexandria, VA
9:30AM-3:30PM Symposium American Horticultural Society, River Farm
Experts on fragrance, color, mood, moonlight and more. (703) 768-5700 x 137.
April 27-29 Garden Antiques Show & Sale, Bronx, NY
NY Botanical Garden, 15th Annual Show, 30 plus exhibitors
April 28 Rare Plant Auction, Kennett Square, PA
Longwood Gardens, (302) 658-6252
April 28 "Designing California Gardens," Kennett Square, PA
11AM, Longwood Gardens, Lecture by designer & author Nancy Goslee Power.
April 28-29 25th Cherry Blossom Festival , Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, weekend celebration of Japanese culture.
April 28-29 Garden Tours, Pasadena, Sacramento & San Diego CA; Monmouth NJ; Suffolk Cty, NY
Garden Conservancy Open Days Tours
April 29-May 1, Fifth Annual Green Roofs Conference, Minneapolis, MN
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Conference, Awards & Trade Show
April 29-May 2, 61st Annual Garden Symposium, Williamsburg, VA
"English
Influences on American Gardens, with David Howard, head gardener to the
Prince of Wales; US Botanic Garden Exec Director Holly Shimizu; author
& designer Gordon Hayward & others. Co-sponsors: AHS & Fine
Gardening Magazine
LOOKAHEAD:
May 12-14 Garden Tour, Atlanta, GA
10AM-5PM, "Gardens for Connoisseurs" (11 Gardens)
Atlanta Botanical Garden (404) 876-5859
May 19-20 Celebrating Wildflowers Festival, Denver, CO
Denver Botanic Gardens (720) 865-3562
May 22-26 Chelsea Flower Show, London, UK
May 24-28 Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show, Cleveland, OH
"Rhythm & Hues" (216) 721-1600
May 26-October 8 "Public Gardens Across America," Washington DC
Exhibit showcasing 12 US Public Gardens, US Botanic Garden
June 7-9, 17th Annual Native Plants Conference, Milllersville, PA
June 22-24 Newport Flower Show, Newport, RI
Would you add a garden tour to the June happenings?
Muskogee Garden Club Centennial Garden Tour, June 9 and 10. Cost: $5.00 per person.
Tour features: Two historic home districts with 8 home gardens, a museum and a community garden with local vendors selling plants, herbal cosmetics, art, birdhouses and other gardener's treats.
Contact Martha Stoodley, 918.683.2373 or [email protected]
Muskogee Oklahoma is located half way between Tulsa OK and Ft. Smith Arkansas - 60 miles to each.
Posted by: Martha Stoodley | April 14, 2007 at 07:55 PM